Sapphire Engagement Rings Are Trending — 22 To Shop For A Happily Ever After

Ever since Princess Diana’s engagement ring was revealed to the world, sapphire rings have found a firm place in the bridal industry. It helped that, in 2010, the gemstone’s legacy was cemented in wedding history once again when Prince William proposed to Kate Middleton with his late mother’s ring. 

Yet, even after two famous engagements with non-diamond center stones, blue rings are still uncommon. But there is evidence brides are eyeing them more than ever before: According to Google Trends, searches for “sapphire engagement ring” have increased in 2022, in part thanks to TikTok star Emily Mariko’s engagement ring, a triple-band oval-shaped sapphire-and-diamond ring. Meanwhile, non-diamond engagement rings also trending in 2022, with sapphire being the second most popular gemstone after moissanite. 

If you’re eyeing a sapphire engagement ring for yourself (or a significant other!), take a look at some of the best options available below. Bonus: These styles can serve as a “something blue” on the big day.

Can't get enough of bright blue sapphires? Skip the engagement ring, and go straight for a wedding band with this semi eternity version.

If you're looking to reference Princess Diana, you should look for an oval-shaped sapphire engagement ring. Bonus: If it has a halo.

For those who don't want a halo overshadowing the center stone, side stones could frame the sapphire in a more minimalist way.

If breaking the mold is your modus operandi, a twisted vine band is a perfect pair for an otherwise-classic solitaire sapphire ring.

Lab-grown diamonds are super popular right now, and so are lab-created gemstones, which offer more affordability with the same bright blue look.

Ever since Prince Harry proposed to Meghan Markle with a three-stone engagement ring, the shape has been trending. While this is common with all-diamond rings, opt for a sapphire center for an unexpected twist.

While a sapphire solitaire stone might look simple, going for a more abstract band is a good way to up the look of your ring.

The two sapphires add a touch of interest to this style that can serve as both an engagement ring and a wedding band.

Thanks to celebrities like Hailey Bieber, oval-shaped rings have been trending over the past few years. For an extra detail, add a few side stones.

Blue is known as a cool tone, so going for a white gold band makes for a good pairing to accentuate the center stone.

Not all sapphires are made equal. For proof, see this hexagon ring in a lighter shade of blue.

With a stone this bright and a rose gold band, who needs diamonds? A classic, minimalist bride would enjoy this modernist take on sapphire.

Elaborate settings are a go-to way to channel a vintage look, but, if you're worried about the piece looking dated, reach for a blue gemstone, like sapphire.

Royal blue is not everyone's cup of tea, so a teal sapphire ring can be a good substitute for those with a non-traditional approach.

Hate the look of oversized engagement rings? Try one that could pass as stacking jewelry with a lighter blue shade.

While sapphire is most associated with blue shades, the gemstone is also available in pink tones that make for an even more unique ring.

For the more-is-more bride, a double-diamond halo with round sapphire stone fits perfectly.

While oval rings are popular right now, turning the classic shape horizontally can give your ring a non-traditional look.

Thinner bands make for more visible stones, so if blue is your color, go for a more slim band with an oversized — even better, angular — stone.

Yet another way to channel Markle's engagement ring via three princess-cut sapphire stones.

Opting for a bezel style is a good way to ensure that the engagement ring is wearable in your everyday life.

Another popular trend this year, this toi et moi ring features a pear-shaped sapphire and a diamond solitaire for those who just can't choose between the two.